Abstract: A verification and repair station for examining a printed circuit board (PCB) at a plurality of predetermined co-ordinates thereon for enabling an operator to classify suspected faults and to effect manual repair thereof if necessary. A worktable is provided for securing thereon the PCB in precise registration with an origin of the worktable and a fixed camera produces a magnified image of an illuminated area of the PCB. The co-ordinates are stored in a memory of a computer whilst a translatory drive is coupled to the worktable and to the computer for moving the worktable under control of the computer through mutually orthogonal axes so that successive co-ordinates are aligned with the camera.

Abstract: A container for housing a work object having walls defining a compartment dimensioned to receive a work object; and a mechanism for releasably retaining the work object in the compartment operable to permit a portion of the work object to be dispensed therefrom and thereafter to retain the remainder of the work object in the compartment.

Abstract: A hose support comprises two parallel link arrangements (7,10,12,16 and 8,16,13,18) to connect a hose mount (10) to a base (26), tensioned resilient means (25) connects an extension (38) of one link arrangement to an extension (34) of the base (26). There is a releasable tie bar/prop (21,22) connecting the base (26) to the extension (38) releasably to hold the hose mount (10) in a depressed position against the action of the resilient means (25) tending to move the hose mount (10) to a raised position.

Abstract: A clamp assembly mounted against the wall of a swimming pool at water level has a folding hook shaped and dimensioned to moor the hose of a pool sweeper or other floating objects, and prevent its drifting toward a used section of the pool. The hook, when not in use, folds back flush into its mounting base plate out of harm's way of any swimmer or diver.

Abstract: A portable pump assembly is provided for mounting overlying a sink or shower stall to effect selective directing of water from a washing type form for subsequent use in irrigation, commodes, and the like in geographical areas of limited water availability. The apparatus includes spaced side walls mounting a pump housing thereon. The pump housing includes a threaded inlet and outlet conduit for mounting thereon. Clamp members are directed through a second side wall cooperative with a first side wall to effect securement of a flange of a sink and the like therebetween. The assembly further includes a clip member for positioning an outlet tube relative to a receiving bucket or container.

Abstract: An accessory holder for storing miscellaneous accessories for a vacuum cleaning system comprises a container containing a J-shaped hook for holding a coiled hose, clips for holding various extension wands, and compartments for storage of other accessories. It is preferable that the container be dimensioned so that it can be recessed into a wall and fit snugly between the wall studs being retained there by frictional engagement with the studs.

Abstract: An adaptor is set forth for assuring a hygienic position of the outlet of an appliance indirect drain conduit relative to an input of a hub drain.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a pressurized fire hose with water flowing therethrough comprising an enclosure having a cavity therein, a centered aperture therethrough isolated from the cavity by a cylindrical wall extending from the front wall to the rear wall of the enclosure, two slots extending from the aperture to receive corresponding finger projections of a hose coupling and a depressured fire hose connected thereto to pass through the enclosure, the coupling then being rotated ninety degrees to maintain the position of the coupling and fire hose assembly, and an aperture through the front wall of the enclosure to allow a ballast material to be inserted in the cavity thereby providing weight to the enclosure to keep the fire hose stationary.

Abstract: The present invention is a dispensing-tube and cap holder for use in combination with an aerosol can and a dispensing-tube. The aerosol can includes a cylindrical container which has an annular sidewall, a top peripheral rim and a bottom peripheral rim, a valve and a cap. The valve is fluidly coupled to the cylindrical container. The cap covers the valve when the aerosol can is not in use. The dispensing-tube may be fluidly coupled to the valve. The dispensing-tube and cap holder includes a curved, rectangular sheet having a front surface, a rear surface, a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges. The length of the two side edges is slightly shorter than the length of the cylindrical container. The dispensing-tube and cap holder also includes a sheath, a tube-tensioning mechanism and a cap-holding mechanism. The sheath is disposed on one of two sides of the curved, rectangular sheet and holds the dispensing-tube.

Abstract: A one-piece drain hose for an automatic washer is provided wherein the hose is attached to a discharge outlet of a pump by an adapter integrally molded onto the hose at a first end. The hose, which is formed of a corrugated plastic material, passes through an opening in the cabinet wall and is connected to a drain. A stop member is immovably carried on the hose to prevent it from being withdrawn from the washer cabinet by an excessive amount. A hose hanger is provided to hold a short portion of the hose in an exposed position while the remainder of the hose is positioned in the interior of the cabinet during shipping.

Abstract: A tube holder is disclosed for use in a system for transferring fluid products from a container via a continuous flexible tube. The tube holder is a lightweight, relatively rigid support having a length corresponding to the length of the container, and a substantially C-shaped cross section so that the tube easily snaps into the support. These supports can be produced using extruded PVC. The tube holder also preferably includes a sleeve member at one end for retaining the tube. To facilitate identification of which tubes are to be used with various different chemicals, a multiplicity of differently colored sleeve members may be provided.

Abstract: A container for liquids comprises a bottle having a continuous peripheral wall, a spout and an auxiliary mounting portion. The spout is threaded, in the preferred embodiment, so that a threaded cap or dispensing apparatus may be removably engaged thereon. The auxiliary mounting portion includes a pad on the top wall of the bottle having a mounting boss projecting from the pad. The mounting boss is threaded or serrated so that either the threaded cap or the dispensing apparatus can be removably engaged on the mounting boss when the other of the cap or dispensing apparatus is mounted on the bottle spout. The dispensing apparatus can comprise a spray head having a siphon tube that is detachable from the spray head. The bottle can be provided with a generally vertical groove in the peripheral wall of the bottle. The groove is sized to accommodate the siphon tube when the spray head is mounted on the mounting boss of the auxiliary mounting portion.

Abstract: A tank fill assist for filling a tank or other equivalent volume from a remote source of liquid, for example filling a consumer product from a sink or bathroom faucet with fresh water. The fill assist is normally stowed within the interior of the tank. It is withdrawn for connection to a faucet for tank filling, and is then returned to stowed position after tank filling. The fill assist comprises standard flexible conduit with unique inlet and outlet fittings at opposite ends. The outlet fitting is disposed within the interior of the tank and is constructed and arranged to prevent accidental separation of the fill assist from the tank when the conduit is withdrawn from the tank yet to allow passage through the fill opening when it is intended to either join or separate the fill assist to or from the tank. The inlet fitting is of thermoplastic rubber and can be fitted over the outlets of typical sink and bathroom faucets.

Abstract: A portable carrier for paint roller, handle, and hose assembly includes a base, a post, a roller pocket on the base, a roller handle receiver bracket on the post, a hook arrangement for attaching to a paint can, hose storage means on the bracket and base, and hose tying means.

Abstract: This invention is a storage container for a garden hose coiled therewithin, a removable top cover, and a means to lock and seal the cover on the container.

Abstract: A hose holder to hang on an acetylene and oxygen pressurized tanks used for welding, the holder being capable or removal and storage away from the tank including a body member held vertically along side of the cylinder, a ring to hang over the top of the cylinder, around the valve, U-shaped support members extending horizontally to rest on the side of the cylinder and a hose holding device attached to the body including an upright U-shaped member and an inverted U-shaped member around which the hose is wound.

Abstract: A hanger adapted to be fixedly attached to a mounting wall for supporting a length of hose in coiled formation of the type which comprises a one-piece body molded of plastic material so as to provide an upright mounting wall engaging section adapted to be fixedly attached to a mounting wall, a hose coil supporting section extending horizontally from the bottom of the mounting wall engaging section and a hose coil retaining section extending upwardly from the horizontally outwardly extending end of said hose coil supporting section. The hanger embodies improvements which include forming the coil supporting section with (1) spaced thin wall saddle portions defining hose coil engaging surfaces facing generally upwardly and disposed generally in an arcuate plane, and (2) horizontal thin wall channel structures integrally interconnected between the spaced thin wall saddle portions disposed below the adjacent hose coil engaging surfaces thereof and opening generally in a direction toward the same.

Abstract: A hose guide member constructed as a unitary wireform is specifically adapted to connect an anti-kink corrugated plastic hose of an appliance such as an automatic washer to a vertical support in either a stand pipe installation or a laundry tub installation. The guide includes a single length of wire formed with a pair of open-ended hose attachment clamps at either end of a reversely bent section which is formed in the radius of the drain hose. Each attachment clamp is formed with a double turn of substantially parallel reversely bent loops with spacing matched to the pitch of the hose corrugations. The corrugations of the drain hose when placed into the clamps matingly engage the double turn loops, thereby fastening the hose to the guide in a shape conforming to the reversely bent section. Support engagement fingers extend from both attachment clamps and extend inwardly of the formed radius to cross each other.

Abstract: A carrier for gas cylinders and hoses having double-walled integral bottom, back and side walls, with a front wall connected by shouldered tabs in lipped slots in offsets in the edges of the bottom and side walls. The front wall has a cylindrical reel formed thereon and projecting outwardly for winding hoses thereon. The outer end of the reel is partially covered by a semi-circular end wall to form an article storage compartment within the reel. The back wall is hollow and has an inner wall portion spaced from an outer wall portion and having a pair of cylinder retaining recesses formed therein, and the front wall has a divider segment projecting inwardly to facilitate retention of gas cylinders in said recesses. The inner wall portion of the back wall has a shoulder at the top of said recesses with a hole for receiving welding rods, which are supported on an interior shelf formed in said inner wall portion.

Abstract: Invalids have difficulty sipping water from pitchers and glasses through ordinary straws because of the effort required to lift water through a straw or tube and the fact that upon cessation of sucking the water in the tube runs back into the pitcher or glass. A flap-type check valve is placed in the lower end of the tube. Little effort is required to open the valve. The weight of the water maintains it closed.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a corrugated hose, e.g., a washing machine drain hose, to a standpipe has an elongated tube with a bell at one end for holding and retaining the corrugated hose. A curved support extends from the bell end of the tube and selectively supports the hose in a desired curve of from 0.degree. to 180.degree.. A sliding annular retainer ring slides on the curved support and selectively locks the corrugated hose in the chosen position. Outwardly extending ears on the end of the curved support hold the retainer ring on the adapter. The tube has longitudinal ribs over at least a portion of its length. The ribs provide additional strength and tapered portions on the ribs prevent the tube from jamming in a standpipe and provide for easy release. The ribs have enough friction to retain the tube in the standpipe in cooperation with the weight of the assembly and the water therein to prevent the hose from being forced from the standpipe by the jet effect of water moving therethrough.